Henry Ford Dominates Michigan Civic Primary Controversy
Michigan's August 27 primary centers on the senatorial race as Henry Ford pivots between Democratic and Republican options after a Democratic state conference endorsement. Republican leaders deny a party split while candidates Kern Warmer Newberry weigh campaigns and Ford seeks no active bid. If Ford appears on both tickets, he must choose within five days after the canvass.
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Detroit
Michigan
Henry Ford
Ford
Wilson
Charles 5.O. Kern
Matty
Fred W. Warper
Truman H. Newberry
Hoosevelt
Newberry
Hte
Makmee
Sleeper and Batley Seek Governorship Nominations
Gov Albert Be Sleeper, a Republican, seeks renomination for governor. John W Batley of Battle Creek is a Democratic candidate for governor.
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Albert BE. Sleeper
John W. Batley
Battle Creek
Unsettled Irish Country Districts Report Disorder
Dublin reports of unrest across Ireland with police and Sinn Fein activity, including raids and political disturbances. Kerry Sinn Fein tensions, County Council seeks permission to strike. Limerick Guardians prosecuted for an anti conscription resolution and alleged unlawful assembly.
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County
Kerry
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Mansion House Conference
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County Limerick
Locomotives Needed Over Freight Cars Says Rail Admin
Washington July 8 locomotives are considered more essential than freight cars for future efficiency. After assessing 1917 18 winter bottlenecks officials cite car congestion as caused by power shortage and detail ordered production of 100000 new cars, prioritizing locomotive output to restore movement and satisfy steel allotments.
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Washington, D. C
United States Railroad Administration
Railroad Administration
War Industries Board
Wil Ant
Rail Car Shortage Seen Rising as Harvest and Coal Traffic Grow
Editor predicts car construction will not keep pace with demand as crop and coal movements surge after October. Worn out freight cars exceed replacements, with about 2,600,000 in use and a persistent monthly shortage. The trend likely to peak early in October amid increased rail traffic.
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Imnel O. Dunn
Railway Age Guzette
Chicago
Sisson Thompson
Bureau of Railway Nevs and Statistics
Washington
American Railway Association
Showalter Named City Treasurer and Officials Take Extra Duties
J. J. Showalter appointed ex officio city treasurer of Cheyenne with bond of 50000 dollars. Mayor Stone and Commissioner Nimmo assume additional duties until next city election or Story’s return from war. Emergency clause allows immediate operation without extra pay. Water main project approved for W 20 and 31 streets. City receipts exceed 73000 with expenditures 28955.25 leaving 52854.41 in treasury. Fire apparatus expected by August 16 strengthening Cheyenne fire department.
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Cly
Cheyenne
Stone
Nimmo
Story
Showalter
Storey
Italian Women Form Anti German League in Rome
An anti German league of prominent women teachers writers and artists has been organized in Rome. Delegates adjourned the congress planning a meeting next year at Udine. Resolutions condemn Teutonic barbarity and vow to guide Italian public opinion against Germans and Austrians.
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Rome
Italy
Udine
Hour of Prayer Proclaimed by Wyoming Episcopal Bishop
The Rt. Rev. N S Thomas bishop of Wyoming missionary district ordered all churches to ring bells at noon daily to call members to prayer. The aim is for everyone to pause and pray for peace and the country, until the war is won.
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N. S&s. Thomas
T D
Wyoming
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Douglas
Capture of Odessa described as unique in history
Reports from the American embassy recount a brief German occupation of Odessa during March 1918 amid fears of revolutionary sailors. A small German force, aided by a few motorcycles and a touring car, entered the city, parleyed with Soviet authorities, and released captured sailors after a mob threatened the town. A 24 hour truce preceded a small German occupation contingent entering Odessa to hold the city.
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Russia
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Odessa
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Saiiore
Odehen
St. Louis
Murder Rampage Near Vladivostok Estate
Vladivostok reports 19 persons killed on a suburban estate sparking city unrest. Three alleged Iscassina members reportedly slain after a restaurant siege as militia and Red Guards pursued gunmen fleeing in a phaeton. a Montenegrin brother of a wounded man killed one assailant.
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Iscassina
Dreaka- Joviteh
Interesting Contrast London of Today and of Time of Dickens
London is contrasted between wartime today and Dickens era life. George R. Simms tours familiar spots near London Bridge and High Street, noting curfews rationing and bombed streets. He links scenes to Sikes and Nancy and imagines how figures would fare under modern hardships.
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Dickensian London Revisited Through War Time Reflections
A writer surveys a postwar London scene echoing Dickens era. He notes preserved old inns and prison walls, wartime shifts in attire such as women in trousers, and a Royal Air Force youth with his grandmother. He contrasts closed pubs with prewar gaiety and reflects on wartime work and goodwill.
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Foley Kidney Pills Relief Claim From Mrs Wood Notes
An testimonial from Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Morrill Maine describes relief from rheumatic and kidney ailments after taking Foley Kidney Pills. She states her husband also benefited and could once not stoop but now feels no pain. Sold everywhere.
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Foley
Frank P. Wood
Morrill
Maine
State Leader Want Ads Bring Results
State Leader urges prompt classified service with affordable prices in the Messenger. Phone number 8 offered for quick, reliable ad placements.
Paxton Resigns Wyoming National Committee Post
The Wyoming Republican scene notes Pete Paxton of Evanston resigns as national city official due to private business conflicts. Patrick Sullivan of Casper is named interim by National Committee Chair Jays with state committee to act later.
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Pete Paxton
Evanston
National Citie
Wyoming
Patrick Sullivan
Casper
Paxton
Jays
National Committee
State Committee
1917 Agricultural Year Book Now Available on Request
Government issues the 1917 agricultural year book ready for distribution to farmers. Senator Kendrick and Congressman Mondgll will mail the book to those who formally request it, while supplies last. Previous indiscriminate sending is discontinued. recent applicants will receive theirs within a few days.
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Kendrick
Mondgll
New Oregon Short Line Station Planned Near Kemmerer
Railroad men in Cheyenne report the Oregon Short Line plans a new station near Kemmerer named Orr. The station building and switch are not yet completed and all trains will stop on fog.
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Cheyenne
Kemmerer
Orr
Sheep Market Report From Cheyenne Telegraph
North western herdsmen report improving sheep health and strong wool quality with fleece weights around 24 pounds market ready wool observed. Local buyers note steady demand and potential price support as shipments begin moving through Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne
Repair yards sustain British Navy with high repair output
London reports repair yards maintaining ships afloat for the British Navy. From Aug 3 1917 to Apr 26 1918, 5207 vessels repaired totaling about 160,000 tons with weekly averages near 414,106 tons rising to over 600,000. as high as 2,120,301 gross tons in one week. Five ships over 20,000 tons left in a single week.
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London
United Kingdom
Controlling Spotted Bean Beetle in Laremie County Gardens
County Agent Reed outlines practical steps to rid beans of the spotted bean beetle. In small patches inspect leaves every few days and destroy beetles and eggs. For larger patches brush beetles to the ground on hot days and spray with one pound 9 te of sine and one pound lime per 50 gallons water, or substitute arsenate options, avoiding Paris green and white arsenic.
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Laremie
Reed
Wyoming Men Enlist From Casper Gillette
Eleven army enlistments were reported from the Denver district yesterday. Four were Wyoming boys including Casper representatives Jesse N. O’Brien W. L. Brown and Jack Hart. One enlistee came from Gillette, Charles J. Addington.
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Denver
Casper
Gillette
Charles J. Addington
Jesse N. O'Brien
W. L. Brown
Jack Hart
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